In general Harford County's treated water contains chlorine to disinfect the water (1.0 to 1.5 parts per million), and fluoride (0.7 parts per million). The pH of the treated water is maintained at 7.2 - 7.3 and phosphate is added to protect piping. Carbon is used to remove odor and taste, but the carbon is filtered out before the finished water leaves the plant.

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is prepared annually and is provided to all customers in accordance with federal and state requirements.

Water is tested at the plant for chlorine, pH, fluoride levels, bacteria, and turbidity (water clarity). These tests are performed hourly. In addition, a variety of analyzers are used that test the water on a continuous basis to monitor raw water quality and the quality of the water at various points in the treatment process.

In addition to the tests performed at the treatment plant, 100 samples each month are analyzed from various areas of the County water distribution system and tested for bacteria, and chlorine residual. If any test is positive, a new sample is taken from the same area and re-tested. Positive findings must be reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment, and the public would be notified through the media. Harford County has never had a confirmed positive reading related to the water quality of the distribution system.

And periodic samples are taken throughout the distribution system to demonstrate compliance with the lead and copper rule and the disinfection byproducts rule.

If you are moving, contact the Water & Sewer Accounting Section within the Department of Treasury at (410) 638-3311 or e-mail . They will assist you in scheduling for the water to be turned on to your property.

Contact the Division of Water & Sewer at (410) 638-3300 or e-mail the address of the property, whether it is new construction or an existing structure, and your contact information. The Division will determine if public water and/or sewer is available and will work with the property owner to explain the steps involved from application, payment of fees, installation of service and permits required.

Water and sewer bills are issued to the deeded owner of the property only. If, as a tenant, you are responsible for the water and sewer bill, payment arrangements should be made with the property owner.

Contact the Division of Water & Sewer at (410) 638-3300 or e-mail the address of the property and your contact information. The Division will determine if public water is available and will work with the property owner on the next steps.

Contact the Division of Water & Sewer at (410) 638-3300 or e-mail the address of the property and your contact information. The Division will determine if public sewer is available and will work with the property owner on the next steps.

Contact the Water & Sewer Accounting Section within the Department of Treasury at (410) 638-3311 or e-mail . They will assist in scheduling for the water to be turned on to your property once a payment arrangement has been made.

This charge is levied on all properties that connect to the County's water and/or sewer system. It lasts for 25 years. The money is used to pay for modification of the water and sewer system and for any debt service that may arise as a result of these modifications.

Connection charges are site specific and vary throughout the service area. The water and/or sewer hookup charges are calculated based on the location of the property, the use of the property (residential versus non-residential), number of water/sewer fixtures (non-residential) or number of residential dwellings, and the amount of fire demand (non-residential). For an estimate contact the Division of Water & Sewer at (410) 638-3300 or e-mail .